noun

scooping

Scooping (noun) means the action of lifting or gathering something with a scooping motion. Example: “The scooping of gravel took most of the afternoon.”

noun

The action of lifting or gathering something with a scooping motion.

"The scooping of gravel took most of the afternoon."

How to use scooping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of scooping something up.

Word forms

scoopings plural

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The _____ of gravel took most of the afternoon.

Rhymes for scooping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “scooping” mean?

The word “scooping” means the action of lifting or gathering something with a scooping motion. In plain terms, the ongoing act of scooping something up.

How do you use “scooping” in a sentence?

Here is “scooping” used in a sentence: “The scooping of gravel took most of the afternoon.”

What part of speech is “scooping”?

“Scooping” is a noun.

What is the meaning of scooping?

"scooping" (noun) means the action of lifting or gathering something with a scooping motion.